Probe into irregularities
Earlier this month, the SIU revealed that its investigations had uncovered irregularities in the purchase and leasing of aircraft, irregularities related to procurement processes for maintenance and technical repair contracts, the abuse of travel benefits, and irregular payments to vendors.
The investigations covered the period before the airline entered business rescue in December 2019.Â
Scopa chair Mkhuleko Hlengwa said the rescue practitioners were sent correspondence and asked to appear before the committee on March 3 following the release of the SIUâs findings. The rescue practitioners confirmed that they would attend but informed the committee late on Monday evening that they would not be available due to Matuson suffering a bereavement.
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Saapa has accused the SAA business rescue practitioners of unfair labour practices and favouritism. 10:07
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As South African Airways (SAA) prepares to exit its business rescue proceedings, the SAA Pilots’ Association (Saapa) has threatened to take legal action against the airlineâs business rescue practitioners (BRPs) for alleged âfavouritismâand unfair labour practices.
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